Hry FDA raids firm over 'misbranding'
Gurugram, Oct. 24 -- The Haryana Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) raided the premises of a Gurugram-based food brand in Fazilpur Jharsa and flagged nine food products marketed for suspected misbranding on Thursday, officials said on Friday.
The inspection was conducted to scrutinise products sold under the same brand, including online claims of relief from nerve and joint pain, constipation management, improved lung function, among others.
The inspection was carried out under the directions of FDA Haryana commissioner Dr Manoj Yadav. According to the FDA, some of the claims appeared to go beyond general nutritional support and could imply the prevention or treatment of diseases and medical conditions.
The company's representative was asked to provide scientific evidence and supporting regulatory documents, but the required records were not produced, the department said in a press note.
The department said a show cause notice was issued and action will be taken based on the reply and probe findings.
The matter is being examined under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the relevant rules and regulations, the FDA said....
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